My short stalker story Influenced is now available to read for the Shallow Waters flash fiction contest. Sign up for Crystal Lake’s $5 Patreon membership so you read and vote for the story here.
Voting for “Influenced” now open
“Influenced” makes final round in Shallow Waters flash fiction contest
My short stalker story Influenced was selected for the final round of the Shallow Waters flash fiction contest from Crystal Lake Publishing. Subscribers to their Patreon will have an opportunity to vote on the finalists throughout the month. I’ll post more info when my story is up for a vote.
New multi-issue serial to appear in Dark Matter Magazine
I’m incredibly excited to announce that my first-ever serial will be published by Dark Matter Magazine next year. It’s a dystopian cyberpunk thriller set in a world where free will can be sold to the highest bidder. While it’s not quite a sequel, it’s set in the same world as my story Set For Life, which was published in Dark Matter Magazine Issue 004. The first installment will appear in Issue 007 in January 2022, with the second two installments arriving in subsequent issues.
“Baby Food” published in the All Dark Places 3 anthology
Just in time for Halloween, my camping trip horror story Baby Food leads off the All Dark Places 3 anthology by Dragon Soul Press. Available on Kindle for only $3.99, or free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
“The Door is Open” audio drama available now from The Storyteller Series Podcast
My sci-fi/horror story The Door is Open is now available as a 45 minute full-cast audio drama from The Storyteller Series Podcast. Listen for free at any of your favorite podcast providers, including:
If you’d prefer to read rather than listen, you can find the written version online here. Or get it on Kindle as part of the Dark Lane Vol. 11 anthology.
“Close Your Eyes” accepted by MYTHIC: A Science Fiction & Fantasy Magazine
My post-apocalyptic sci-fi/horror story Close Your Eyes has been accepted by MYTHIC: A Science Fiction & Fantasy Magazine for their Issue #18.
“Something’s Wrong With Mom” accepted by Tales to Terrify
My short horror story Something’s Wrong With Mom has been accepted for production by the Tales to Terrify podcast. They did an awesome job narrating my previous story, Those Who Turn From God, so I can’t wait to hear what they do with this one.
“Something’s Wrong With Mom” accepted by Synthetic Reality Magazine
My short horror story Something’s Wrong With Mom has been accepted by Synthetic Reality Magazine for its upcoming December issue.
“The Door Is Open” published in the Dark Lane Vol. 11 anthology
My short horror/sci-fi story The Door Is Open has been published in the Dark Lane Vol. 11 anthology by Dark Lane Books. I have long been a fan of the creepy, distinctive cover art and typology featured on the Dark Lane anthologies, so I’m excited to have a story included in one.
“House of Whispers” featured on The NoSleep Podcast
My short horror story House of Whispers was featured as part of the Season 16 Suddenly Shocking episode on The NoSleep Podcast. The story starts about 10 minutes into the show. This episode is only available to Season Pass subscribers, so you’ll have to subscribe to access it. It’s the best horror podcast in the world, so it’s worth the money. I promise.
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